Office of the Dean of Students

Student Support and Outreach

Do you know someone who may be struggling emotionally, needs additional support, or is exhibiting other concerning behavior? Is this person you? We encourage you to fill out a Student Support Request Form to advocate for yourself or others. By completing this form, one of our team members will connect the student with concerns to the appropriate resources and support.

You can choose to submit the Student Support Request Form anonymously if you prefer.  Below is a sample list of concerns; we encourage you to submit any concern that you may have and trust that appropriate outreach will be determined. The earlier a student connects with resources, the more options they will have for addressing their concerns.

These concerns may include:

  • Signs of mental distress
  • A sudden change in behavior
  • Noticeable physical changes
  • A lack of motivation
  • Isolation
  • Loneliness
  • Not connecting with others
  • Academic performance
  • Language that may imply a threat to self or others

Submissions will be reviewed during business hours Monday through Friday, and staff will determine the best follow-up actions based on the nature of the concern.

Want to connect with Student Support and Outreach? Here’s how:

Complete the Student Support Request Form

Student Support and Outreach Staff

Caitlin Grindall

George W. Smith-Whitfield
Director of Student Support and Outreach

Caitlin Grindall

Caitlin Grindall
Associate Director for Student Support and Outreach

Student Support & Outreach provides free Uber Health transportation for Oberlin College and Conservatory students who need transportation to off-campus medical appointments.

Students may request transportation by emailing studentsupport@oberlin.edu or by completing the Student Support & Outreach (SSO) Form and indicating that transportation to a medical appointment is needed.

We ask that transportation requests be submitted at least one week before the scheduled appointment whenever possible. We understand that medical needs and appointments do not always allow for advance planning, and we will make every effort to accommodate requests submitted with less than one week’s notice.

To arrange transportation, students will be asked to provide their appointment date and time, campus pickup location, destination address, preferred pickup time, and a cellphone number.

Students are not required to disclose the reason for their medical appointment or provide private medical information to receive transportation assistance.

For questions or assistance requesting an Uber Health ride, contact Student Support & Outreach at studentsupport@oberlin.edu.

Wilder Hall, Room 105 (George) and Room 302 (Caitlin)
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
440-775-8462